Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps

Prepare lettuce by carefully removing each leaf from the base of the head. Rinse the leaves in a salad spinner, then place leaves cupped side down on a clean dry towel to completely dry.

For the croutons: Cut two whole hamburger buns, English muffins or whatever bread you have on hand, into 1/2″ cubes. In a small skillet over low heat, melt a few tablespoons butter. Add bread cubes and toss to coat with butter. Increase heat to medium and cook for approximately 10-12 minutes, until crispy, adding a few more tablespoons butter half way through cooking.

While croutons are frying up, brown meat in a large skillet over medium heat. When it’s browned, drain excess grease. Add ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard and mix to combine. Add salt and pepper as desired. Taste and add more ketchup, mayo or mustard if needed. Keep warm.

Assemble lettuce wraps by spooning meat mixture down the middle of each leaf and top with pickle, cheese, tomato, onion and croutons. fold edges of lettuce around mixture as you bite in and thoroughly enjoy!!